WKU News

Feb 25th, 2021

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky’s STEM + Critical Languages program has been nationally recognized by the America’s Languages Guide. America’s Languages is an initiative of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences designe

Feb 25th, 2021

WKU has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2021 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative transfer pathways for community college transfer students.

Feb 25th, 2021

WKU’s women’s soccer program is in its 20th season and the same coach has been at the helm since the beginning. WKU’s Amy Bingham talks with Jason Neidell about that distinction and about navigating the pandemic in this week’s View from the Hill.

Feb 25th, 2021

Bradon Burks of Glasgow was crowned WKU’s 2021 Coming Home King on Wednesday (Feb. 24).

Feb 24th, 2021

Feb 23rd, 2021

Critically acclaimed filmmaker Shalini Kantayya joins WKU students for post-screening discussion of "Coded Bias." The documentary explores the uses and shortcomings of facial recognition and algorithmic technology.

Feb 22nd, 2021

Feb 19th, 2021

Sydney is currently teaching French at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, KY.

Feb 19th, 2021

WKU is once again recognized as a Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the field’s most comprehensive database for career training, education and family resources.

Feb 18th, 2021

On March 5and 6, the Kentucky Folklife Program, part of the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology at WKU, will host the first virtual Kentucky Folklife Network Gathering.

Feb 17th, 2021

The WKU Forensics Team won the 2021 Kentucky Forensic Association State Tournament hosted virtually by Western Kentucky University Feb. 10-14.

Feb 17th, 2021

Langley Williams is utilizing her passions and creativity to develop Virtual Escape Rooms for the KHR conference this spring.

Feb 16th, 2021

The 40th Annual Mathematics Symposium at Western Kentucky University will be held virtually from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 20).

Feb 16th, 2021

Offices at ALL WKU campuses will be closed and in-person classes have been canceled through Friday (Feb 19). Remote learning will continue and employees who can work from home are encouraged to do so.

Feb 16th, 2021

WKU English faculty seeks feedback from WKU English Student Advisory Team (ESAT). English faculty value ESAT's contributions now more than ever during these unprecedented times.

Feb 16th, 2021

On Saturday, February 13, the WKU English Department hosted an awards ceremony for the fourth annual High School Writing Contests via Zoom. The winners received a cash prize and will receive a scholarship if they major or minor in English at WKU.

Feb 14th, 2021

ALL WKU classes are canceled and offices closed Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 15-16) due to the anticipated snow.

Feb 12th, 2021

Kiria Braden, a senior from Nashville who is earning a degree in marketing, a concentration in social media and a certificate in data analytics, said she’s come a long way since her first semester on The Hill.

Feb 12th, 2021

WKU and Advantage Kentucky Alliance (AKA) are teaming up to launch a new internship and mentoring program aimed to boost interest in 21st-century manufacturing by mentoring students who will work side-by-side with experienced industry leaders.

Feb 12th, 2021

Global Learning & International Affairs (GLIA) is kicking off a new initiative this semester called the Global Learning Forum (GLF).